Anerley Park is in London and in Bromley district. SE20 8NS is located in the Crystal Palace & Anerley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 8NU, SE20 8NR, SE20 8NY, SE20 8NX, SE20 8NZ, SE20 8NL, SE20 8NN, SE20 8DR, SE20 8RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE20 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE20 8NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.6% | 47.9% | -17.7% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 41.6% | 18.5% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 58.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 5.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 6.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 50.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 13.8% | 2.7% | -11.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 18.1% | 16.1% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.7% | 7.6% | -6.1% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 48% | 51.7% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 53.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 53.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 53.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 23.8% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 6% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 4.1% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anerley Park was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anerley Park has the 11th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 439th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 28 Blakewood Court Anerley Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-22 | £353,798 |
| Flat 36 Blakewood Court Anerley Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-18 | £349,322 |
| Flat 27 Blakewood Court Anerley Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-06-14 | £303,191 |
| Flat 50 Blakewood Court Anerley Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-06-11 | £335,106 |
| Flat 26 Blakewood Court Anerley Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2024-04-19 | £338,028 |
SE20 8NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride Of Venice | 27 High Street, Penge | 216 yd | |
| Naka Cafe | 53 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Penge Masala | 75 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Rule19 Coffee SE20 Cycles | 78 High Street, Penge | 527 yd | |
| Creperie Chez Yves | 201 - 203 Maple Road, Penge | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 133 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 574 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 577 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inthabox | 31 - 33 High Street, Penge | 216 yd | |
| Metro's | 57 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 79 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Chef Karnavar At Home | 79 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| V Dimsum And Dumpling | 73 High Street, Penge | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 449 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 741 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 906 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 925 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 796 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.